I put most of this in a comment on the thread about centers but I think it's interesting and significant enough that it's worth having its own thread so that people can be aware of it. Kyle Crabbs was the first person I heard/read presenting this idea. The Miami Dolphins seem to be building their OL around a specific type of player - heavy/Dense Linemen with explosive power/legs. More specifically - guys who: 1 - Weigh a minimum of 310lbs 2 - Perform in the 70th percentile or higher for the broad jump. Big dudes with explosive power. Kyle has a podcast that's worth a listen where he breaks down the profile/type, where he saw it, and then he goes over draft prospects that meet those standards - the show here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1UovJb7rUs6196uOCtAzls Obviously, he says that this is a guideline not necessarily fool proof and there may be guys who don't meet those baseline thresholds but whose tape is so good they're brought in. The addition of DJ Fluker only seems to confirm this 'type'. Another big, powerful lineman. Maybe this doesn't seem like a huge revelation but I think it's fascinating to be able to identify some specific traits or measurables that might be a solid indication of what the Dolphins are looking for at any position, especially the OL. Along with that I think it will then be interesting to see who they bring in and settle on for their OL. We know that synergy is massively important on the line, and beyond just traits or even 'talent', the Dolphins might now be in the shuffle stage of trying to find that perfect combination of players that produces high level OL play. Keep your eyes on the OL!
I do lime that the FO and Coaching staff have a “type” they lime and work to. I personally prefer a faster, more agile OL, but having a plan and sticking to it is better than grabbing a mixed bag of best player availables.
I love the archetype, but I think you've got to be careful of the trade-off which is that you're limiting your run concepts. You're either unable to run some stuff, or dependent on certain players(like a single pulling guard, or FB/TE who can handle the mobility component well). It isn't inherently a problem, but you might end up in a situation where it's just a matter of talent vs. talent and you might not always win that.